Strategic Operations

New York, New Yorkfull timeOn Site

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$120k–$150k

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Profound Strategic Operations Associate at Profound responsible for building organizational structure, operational cadence, and internal systems to support company growth. The role partners with Finance, Legal, and other departments to manage compliance, vendor relationships, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

Planning and building the foundations of the company as we grow, from defining organizational structure and operational cadence to the systems and processes that underpin how we work
Building internal operating systems: communication frameworks, cross-functional policies, and the processes that help a fast-growing team stay coordinated and most effective
Supporting investor and board updates, ensuring leadership has the materials they need to communicate most effectively
Partnering closely with Finance and Legal to set up international entities, navigate payroll and employment law, and manage compliance across jurisdictions
Managing vendor relationships and coordinating with external partners across a range of business functions
Restructuring customer-facing team structures and account assignments to better balance workload and prioritize accounts
Leading office moves and real estate processes, from site search to negotiations through build-out coordination
Plugging into any department that needs a strategic and executional partner on a high-priority initiative

Qualification

Exceptionally organized and executionalHigh agency and low egoFor this roleNote

Required

3+ years of experience in similar roles at a high growth startup, investment banking, consulting, or a similarly demanding, fast-paced environment
Exceptionally organized and executional; you close loops, follow through, and don't let things fall through the cracks
A systems thinker who can see the structure behind a problem and build durable solutions, not just quick fixes
A strong communicator who can work effectively with anyone, from a first-year hire to a C-suite leader
Energized by ambiguity and the growing pains that come with building a company at speed, not frustrated by them
High agency and low ego, with a genuine bias toward action and outcomes over process
This is an on-site role based in our NYC office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.
For this role, the expected base salary range is $110,000 to $200,000 (NYC). Profound's total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.
Note: All official communication from Profound will come from a @tryprofound.com email address. If you're contacted by anyone using a different domain, please disregard and report it as spam.

Benefits

Equity/RSU

Company

Profound

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